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act together
Meaning: To cooperate or coordinate efforts towards a common goal.
Example: Coastal cities need to act together at an international level to solve environmental problems.
do their own thing
Meaning: To act independently without considering others.
Example: Cities can’t just do their own thing when facing global challenges like rising sea levels.
abide by
Meaning: To accept and follow rules, principles, or agreements.
Example: Countries may take a long time to decide what principles they are prepared to abide by.
deal with
Meaning: To manage or handle a problem or situation.
Example: Coastal cities must deal with flooding risks caused by climate change.
estuary
IPA: /ˈes.tʃu.er.i/ (UK), /ˈes.tʃu.er.i/ (US)
Meaning: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea, often affected by tides.
Meaning: The wide part of a river where it meets the sea, often affected by tides.
Example: Many coastal cities are located at river estuaries, which can be vulnerable to flooding.
erosion
IPA: /ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ (UK), /ɪˈroʊ.ʒən/ (US)
Meaning: The gradual wearing away of land or rock by natural forces like water or wind.
Meaning: The gradual wearing away of land or rock by natural forces like water or wind.
Example: Coastal erosion is a major geographical factor affecting cities built by the sea.
ecosystem
IPA: /ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm/ (UK), /ˈiː.koʊˌsɪs.təm/ (US)
Meaning: A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
Meaning: A community of living organisms interacting with their environment.
Example: Long-term planning for coastal cities must consider the whole ecosystem, not just flood defenses.
wastewater
IPA: /ˈweɪstˌwɔː.tər/ (UK), /ˈweɪstˌwɑː.t̬ɚ/ (US)
Meaning: Used water from homes, industry, or agriculture that needs treatment before being released.
Meaning: Used water from homes, industry, or agriculture that needs treatment before being released.
Example: Miami authorities plan to stop disposing of wastewater into the ocean within 10 years.
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Cambridge 14 Listening Test 1 - Section 3
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